RSS completes 100 years; PM and Vice-President mark centenary
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) completed 100 years on Vijayadashami, 2 October 2025, with the Prime Minister and the Vice-President marking the centenary.
Summary
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) marked its centenary on Vijayadashami, 2 October 2025, when Sarsanghchalak Dr Mohan Bhagwat delivered his annual address. Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared the address and commended the RSS on completing 100 years. Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan noted that the RSS was founded by Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar in 1925, and said its volunteers, guided by the motto 'Seva Parmo Dharmah', have served during floods, famines and earthquakes.
Key facts
- Organisation
- Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)
- Centenary
- Vijayadashami, 2 Oct 2025
- Founder
- Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, 1925
- Sarsanghchalak
- Dr Mohan Bhagwat
- Motto cited
- Seva Parmo Dharmah
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Who founded the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), which completed 100 years in October 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar
The RSS was founded by Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar in 1925.
Which motto did the Vice-President cite while greeting the RSS on its centenary in October 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Seva Parmo Dharmah
C. P. Radhakrishnan said RSS volunteers are guided by the motto 'Seva Parmo Dharmah'.